India must launch a “Green Fodder Revolution
India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest, is facing a silent crisis—an acute shortage of green fodder that threatens the productivity and profitability of millions of livestock farmers. As the country contributes nearly a quarter of global milk output, the gap between feed availability and demand could soon undercut its growth story. According to estimates, India…
Nestlé Q2: Revenue Rises, Profit Slips on Cost Surge
Nestlé India’s Q2 FY26 results reflect a classic growth-versus-cost tug of war. While revenue climbed ~10.6% YoY to ₹5,643.6 crore, net profit fell ~17.4% to ₹743.2 crore, as input costs and expenses surged. Domestic sales reached ₹5,411 crore, marking the highest ever quarterly domestic revenue for the company. The dip in profit is partly due…
Iconic Sweet Shops Keep India’s Mithai Heritage Alive
India’s packaged sweets market is now valued at ₹7,268 crore, seeing a steep surge in demand during festive seasons such as Diwali and New Year. ([Daily Jagran][1]) But beyond numbers, it’s the enduring legacy of India’s oldest sweet shops that continues to captivate taste buds and hearts. Bhagat Halwai in Agra, founded in 1795 by…
Abbott’s Project Ksheersagar Boosts Dairy Yields
Global healthcare company Abbott, in partnership with TechnoServe India, has launched Project Ksheersagar to strengthen India’s local milk supply chain and empower small dairy farmers. The initiative has helped 12,000 farmers raise milk yields by 55% while cutting veterinary costs by 60%. Operating across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the project has already…
Heritage Foods decline in Q2 profit on higher milk costs
Heritage Foods reported a 5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹50.99 crore for Q2 FY25, supported by steady revenue growth but constrained by higher input costs. Total income grew to ₹1,112.5 crore, up from ₹1,019.5 crore in the same quarter last year, while total expenses increased nearly 11% to ₹1,059.2 crore, narrowing operating…
Dairy Alternatives and changing Consumer Health Trends
Traditional dairy products have a special importance in Indian traditions, culture and daily lifestyle. However, rising health awareness, global food trends, and higher disposable incomes are shifting consumer preferences towards healthier alternatives. This changing demand, along with the easy availability of plant-based dairy alternatives, has boosted growth in the emerging sector. Urban areas, particularly metro…
Cadbury Milkinis: India’s New Multi-Sensory Snack
Mondelēz India has launched Cadbury Dairy Milk Milkinis—a milk crème-filled chocolate bar—positioned to align with India’s evolving snacking habits. The product is priced at ₹20 for 17 g and ₹40 for 34 g, and is meant to offer a “playful, shareable, multi-sensory” experience beyond conventional chocolate. Nitin Saini, VP Marketing at Mondelēz India, remarks that…
Why lactose-free could be the next big dairy wave in India
India is a dairy nation, but paradoxically, one that struggles to digest it. Between 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, according to studies by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) and market research agencies such as Grand View Research. That makes the country one of the largest pools of lactose-intolerant consumers…
4,224 Dairy Units Distributed Under IDDP in Kashmir
The Animal Husbandry Department in Jammu and Kashmir has distributed 4,224 dairy units across the Valley over the last three years under the Integrated Dairy Development Programme (IDDP). The year 2024–25 saw the highest allocation with 2,105 units, while 2025 recorded the lowest at 419 units. Among districts, Kupwara led with 122 units, whereas Baramulla…
PM launches Bhilwara dairy UHT milk processing plant
Giving a major push to India’s livestock and dairy sector, projects worth ₹947 crores were inaugurated and foundation stone was laid for additional project valued at ₹219 crore in New Delhi on October 11, 2025. These initiatives, which form part of a larger package of agricultural and allied sector investments, were launched by Prime Minister…